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Professional Group Member Profiles
Carol Chiang
Evolving Homes
Carol Chiang is an occupational therapist and smart home innovation expert who helps people live at home independently, longer.
Kyoko Suzuki
Vitality Swiss
Keren Etkin
The Gerontechnologist
Keren Etkin is the best-selling author of The AgeTech Revolution – a book about the intersection of technology and aging.
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The Gerontechnologist – Keren Etkin
Keren Etkin is the best-selling author of The AgeTech Revolution – a book about the intersection of technology and aging. Etkin is the founder of TheGerontechnologist. com, a media platform that covers the global agetech ecosystem and The AgeTech Academy which offers online AgeTech education for entrepreneurs and elder care professionals.
Heads, Hands, and Hearts for AgeTech
Developing tech-enabled products and services that assist us as we age is a relatively new frontier. However, the vision of a world where people in advanced years can meaningfully participate in society and overcome the physical and cognitive challenges of age is slowly but steadily becoming a reality.
Event Review (CareTEX in Tokyo, Japan March 2023)
In March 2023, the Living Best Professional Community team had the pleasure of attending CareTEX, an exposition dedicated to showcasing the latest innovations in nursing and long-term caring. Hosted by Boutiques, inc., a leading company-matching platform in Japan, the event was held at Tokyo Big Sight, one of the largest exhibition halls in the city. In this review, we will provide an overview of the event and highlight five age-tech companies that.
Event Review (City-Tech in Tokyo, Japan February 2023)
In February 2023, the Living Best Professional Community team had the pleasure of attending City-Tech, an exposition dedicated to showcasing the latest innovations in urban innovation and technology. Held at Tokyo International Forum and organized by the City of Tokyo, the event was made possible with the support of American Express, ENEOS, Mitsubishi Estate, and Shimz. In this review, we will provide an overview of the event and highlight five age-tech companies that stood out.
The World’s Real-time Laboratory for AgeTech
Understanding Aging Japanese Consumers
As the world’s largest aging market, Japan offers unique opportunities for AgeTech innovations aimed at improving the lives of aging consumers. With a focus on health, independence, and technology, Japan’s aging population presents a high-potential market for businesses in this sector.
A large proportion of Japan’s aging population prefers to live independently for as long as possible, with many living on their own
Japanese aging adults are highly receptive to new technologies and innovations designed to improve their quality of life